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NFL: Week 11 Preview
It's a Bruce Springsteen-themed edition of the weekly NFL preview as Mike Nahrstedt takes a look at all 15 NFL games on the weekend slate.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 10 Power Rankings
Neither New Orleans nor Indianapolis is invincible. But neither has been bested, which is why two teams that might yet prove to be superior — Minnesota and Cincinnati — remain behind them in the NFL Power Rankings.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 10 Preview
It's Colts-Patriots week in the NFL, and it's as big as ever. Rob Doster looks at that game and the other 13 that occupy this weekend's docket.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 9 Power Rankings
If not for a two-game hiccup early in the season, the Steelers might be sitting atop these Power Rankings. Especially after their two most recent performances. See where Mike Nahrstedt ranked them and the other 31 teams in his Week 9 NFL Power Rankings.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 8 Power Rankings
During their week off, the Buccaneers watched the Titans and Rams each pick up their first victory of the season. Any doubt who's on the bottom of this week's power rankings?
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 8 Preview
Revenge is on the mind of a few teams as the Jets look to get even with the Dolphins and the Packers have Brett Favre's return to Lambeau on their minds. Mike Nahrstedt previews these and the other 11 games on the Week 8 NFL slate.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 7 Power Rankings
So many teams are worthy, yet only one can occupy the bottom spot in Athlon Sports’ NFL power rankings each week. Who "earned" that distinction in Week 7?
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 7 preview
Brett Favre has the Vikings sitting pretty at 6-0 but they'll face the defending Super Bowl champs on the road this week. Mike Nahrstedt looks at that game and the other 12 on the Week 7 slate in his NFL Preview.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 6 power rankings
It was certainly not a banner weekend for the NFC East. The Giants lost to the Saints, the Redskins continued to look hapless and the Eagles were upset by the Raiders. Mike Nahrstedt sorts it all out in his Week 6 power rankings.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 6 Sunday Takeaway
In a departure from early season results, the upset lived again in Week 6. Jake Veyhl takes a look at the underdogs prevailing, the Saints marching, the Titans floundering and more in this week's Sunday Takeaway column.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 6 preview
An undefeated matchup between the Giants and Saints highlights Week 6. Mike Nahrstedt runs down what to look for in that game and the other 13 on the slate in his NFL Preview.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 5 power rankings
The Broncos' overtime win against the Patriots Sunday kept them as one of five undefeated teams. But is Mike Nahrstedt a believer? Find out in his Week 5 NFL power rankings.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Losing makes Mangini's way look worse
Eric Mangini’s players seem to hate him. The media in Cleveland certainly hate him, and the public is pretty disenchanted, too. Are his days in the Queen City numbered?
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 4 power rankings
The Saints can beat you through the air, on the ground or with their defense, but what no one has showed yet is how the Saints can be beat. See where they rank in this week's NFL Power Rankings.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 4 Sunday Takeaway
Are Wade Phillips' days numbered in Dallas? Who's better, the Saints or the Giants? Rob Doster sums up Week 4 in the NFL in his Sunday Takeaway column.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 4 preview
Another week of Sunday action is ready to kick off and Mike Nahrstedt runs down what to look for this weekend in his NFL Preview.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Jets are a surprising 3-0
For four decades, it’s been misery, followed by disappointment, followed by agony and pain for Jets fans. Yet once again the big green bandwagon is startlingly full in the wake of the most surprising 3–0 start to this NFL season.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 3 power rankings
The Bengals are one miracle pass away from being 3-0. Seriously. See where they and the other 31 teams rank in the Week 3 NFL power rankings.
[FULL STORY]Fantasy Updates - PlayerScope
Jerricho Cotchery
He did not play in Week 7. He has practiced this week and looks good. We expect he will play Week 8....
[FULL STORY]Leon Washington
To no surprise, Washington's season is over. He has been put on Injured Reserve with a broken leg. Rookie Shonn Greene will take his place....
[FULL STORY]Shonn Greene
Greene was summoned when Leon Washington broke his leg and responded with 144 yards rushing and two TDs against Oakland....
[FULL STORY]Mark Sanchez
Despite throwing five interceptions in week 6, head coach Rex Ryan said he is not considering a change at QB....
[FULL STORY]David Clowney
Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) is looking like he won't play this week, though that's not yet official. If Cotchery is out, Clowney will start opposite Braylon Edwards....
[FULL STORY]Braylon Edwards
Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) has not yet been officially ruled out for this week, but it appears unlikely he will play. If that's the case, Edwards will be a must-start for many owners and David Clowney will start opposite Edwards....
[FULL STORY]Kevin O'Connell
Just to be on the safe side, O'Connell might not want to unpack his bags. After being released by New England and then signed by Detroit, he has been traded to the Jets. Including O'Connell, New York now has four QBs on the roster....
[FULL STORY]Kellen Clemens
Clemens had an opportunity to gain some ground in the Jets' QB battle after taking over for ineffective rookie Mark Sanchez against the Ravens on Monday night, but he struggled, too. Clemens threw an interception that was returned for a TD (a fate that also befell Sanchez) and tossed a 28-yard TD pass to David Clowney while going 5-of-10 for 60 yards. ...
[FULL STORY]Aundrae Allison
Allison has been signed by the Jets, but is in the mix for a backup role and has little fantasy value....
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Vacchiano: Patroits are the favorites in '07
A lot of things can change between now and next February. But the events of draft weekend, and some of the events of the two months before, have Ralph Vacchiano convinced that the Pats are the early favorite to win Super Bowl XLII.
Vacchiano: Quinn's value being overlooked
No player in this year’s draft has seen his stock yo-yo more than former Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn. Ralph Vacchiano says the "Golden Boy" will be a great pick up for whichever team doesn't out-think themselves.
Vacchiano: NFL must send message to teams
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Pacman Jones and Chris Henry on Tuesday for their off-the-field problems. Ralph Vacchiano applauds the decision but says the league should focus on punishing the teams as well.
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